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Some very important discoveries are made as we study the ancient writings of the Bible, which has just under

two hundred references to oils.

   "Early in my research, I found almost two hundred references to oils in the Bible, such as frankincense, myrrh, rosemary, cinnamon, spikenard, hyssop, etc. I began to ask:

• Why did the Magi bring frankincense and myrrh as gifts to the Christ Child?

• Why was frankincense considered the holy anointing oil?

   "My research through the Department of Antiquities at the Hebrew University in Jerusalem and at Cairo University in Egypt led me to discover that during the time of Christ, frankincense was one of the most prized commodities in the world because of its healing properties and its use in spiritual rituals. It was more precious than gold and was used as a means of trade by wealthy merchants. Thus, it is easy to understand why the Magi would bring these precious oils to the Christ Child."

Relief on a temple wall showing a servant pouring oil.

Egypt

   "While visiting the Temple of Isis on the Isle of Philae, I found on the walls the hieroglyphics of the three-day ritual they called 'the cleansing of the flesh and the blood.' This ritual depicted the use of essential oils for the release of emotional trauma. With the help of the Egyptologists at Cairo University, we worked to translate and learn about the oils. I have done much research to determine how these oils were used and have created an application for home use."   - D. Gary Young, N.D.

Ancient Chinese texts give evidence of aromatic use of essential oils.

China

Chinese documents, dated at 2000 B.Cc, record the use of aromatic substances. Today, many descendants of these Cinese pharmacologists are using essential oils in their acupuncture and massage therapy traditions.

During the Medieval plagues bands of thieves protested themselves from disease by rubbing their bodies with essential oils.

Middle Ages

   During the Medieval plagues in Europe, it was discovered that Thieves were robbind the dying and the dead and not becoming infected themselves. When asked their secret, they said they were perfumers and spice traders. Before coming in contact with the diseased bodies, they rubbed themselves down with essential oils, such as cinnamon, clove and oregeno to avoid infection.

Greece and Italy

   Greeks and Romans used essential oils in their famous baths. Hippocrates, the Father of Medicine, studied at Cas in Egypt where he learned the healing traditions of the Egyptians, who used essential oils extensively.

Traditional Indian massage therapists and reflexology practitioners have long appreciated the benefits of essential oils.

India

   In India, ancient writings suggest the use of essential oils. Today, Ayurvidic medicine, as well as the practices of massage and reflexology, are again using essential oils to enhance the effectiveness of their various disciplines.

   "We never want to give up our search for the truth about health and healing. To seek knowledge and to serve mankind is our mission - a never ending cycle of learning and sharing."   Dr. Gary Young, N.D.

How can this ancient knowledge improve our health and lifestyle today?

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